Hail — Bent, Colorado

2021-05-14 · near Ft Lyon, Bent, Colorado

Wider weather episode

An upper level disturbance moving across the region along with increasing moisture at the surface allowed thunderstorms to develop across the plains on this day. Severe storms did occur, primarily across the eastern plains, with large hail up to two inches being observed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 962780. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.